“Arts are really the thing that make our lives exceptional,” said Zach Pluer, executive director of the Wilson Center. ednc.org/the-wilson-cen…

Amy Tart, an assistant principal in Sampson County, wants to give hope to students who feel overlooked like she did. “I’m thinking about little Amy in the office all the time.” ednc.org/perspective-ca…

While this national survey found that high numbers of LGBTQ+ youth deal with mental health issues, those living in supportive and affirming communities and schools had better mental health outcomes. ednc.org/05-22-2024-sur…

"At its heart, a shared leadership model is about giving a voice to students and teachers," says Jackson Park Elementary School's principal, Will Gibson. ednc.org/perspective-bu…

As of June 2024, three original cohorts have completed LETRS training, impacting over 44,000 education and nearly 700,000 students. “These achievements reflect the determination and grit of educators and are reflected in shifting student outcomes.” #nced ednc.org/perspective-te…

Across educational settings, instructional coaching has become pivotal in fostering school improvement and enhancing teacher effectiveness. ednc.org/perspective-ho…

Innovation. Promising practice. Model. Best practice. What these words mean and the people behind the great ideas in our schools, community colleges - eepurl.com/iYjbmY

Discover how Hertford County Public Schools prioritizes health and safety as students return to school. Follow Superintendent Dr. Jesse Pratt as he visits different schools in the district. ednc.org/09-03-2024-her…

“Students can see themselves in the teachers that we have... Seeing yourself reflected in your teacher, I think that’s played a big role in the growth," said Maria Fugon, a teacher at Glenn Elementary School. ednc.org/culture-is-at-…

"This question is not new," said Kelley O'Brien, who consults with EdNC and facilitated a conversation on best practices. "How to define, lift up and share, and then determine when to scale best practices." ednc.org/the-people-beh…

“No one should have to choose between having their period and going to class and we know that students every single day are making that choice and many of them choose not to go." ednc.org/students-at-gu…

"Education is an industry," one superintendent said, noting the combined power in some counties of a university and a community college and a district. "We are a force – an influential force." ednc.org/05-06-2024-see…

Voters will select a new superintendent of public instruction this November. But what exactly does the superintendent do? #nced ednc.org/edexplainer-th…

EdNC's voting guide, school performance grades at the state and local level, and a beautiful perspective from one teacher to all the others - eepurl.com/iYovl6

Planning on voting in the 2024 election? Here's a comprehensive guide on what you need to know to participate. ednc.org/plan-on-voting…

In 2022, five of seven ECPPS elementary schools were designated as low performing. Now none are, and all have performance grades of C or higher. ednc.org/academic-achie…

More than one in four schools received an A or B during the 2023-24 school year, the data shows, and nearly three-fourths of schools met or exceeded growth during the same time period. ednc.org/09-04-2024-nor…

Community college is “where I found my calling, where I’ve spent nearly half of my life helping students unlock their own potential, often when they, too, have been told that their abilities are limited.” ednc.org/perspective-at…

A new extended reality and artificial intelligence lab will open at Isothermal Community College this school year, with hopes of bringing new tech jobs to the area. ednc.org/09-04-2024-ext…

”We can have some major wins ... by focusing and attacking this using an equity lens.” An unusual team is tackling the role of implicit bias in disability placements. #nced ednc.org/nc-lens-uncons…